The al-Qaeda Franchise asks why al-Qaeda adopted a branching-out strategy, introducing
seven franchises spread over the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. After all, transnational …

This series seeks to fill a con spic u ous gap in the burgeoning lit er a ture on terrorism,
guerrilla warfare, and insurgency. The series adheres to the highest standards of …

Drawing on organization theory, this article argues that al Qaeda seeks affiliates to expand
the scope and scale of its operations, gain the benefits of greater local expertise, better …

Terrorist group rivalries and alliances have important consequences, but the sources of
these relationships are debated. This article offers a side-by-side examination of correlates …

This book contextualizes the use of terror as part of wider movements of political contention,
demonstrating that terroristic innovation occurs as part of wider historical processes rather …

Transnational jihadist organizations, such as the Islamic State, have sought to reinforce their
reputations by establishing new global affiliates. Islamic State affiliates, in particular, have …

Boko Haram's origins must be contextualized within the broader strategic landscape. Before
its founding and in the turbulent period thereafter, there were several Islamic and Islamist …

No one predicted that Salafi-jihadist groups would mushroom after the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks in New York or that they would pose the biggest threat to global security …

Most terrorist groups are active close to their native area of operation. Why then do some
terrorist groups expand to foreign territories? In an exploratory attempt, this article draws …

In the post-9/11 world, fears of terrorism1 have led to growing anti-immigration sentiments
among the public and calls for stricter national security measures. While recent studies have …